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3D printer that can print fully-populated functional electronic devices. Design or download a schematic for, say a new camera or phone, make whatever modifications I want, and just hit print!
Basically a replicator for electronic devices...
Ooh this reminds me. A device that can run a hashing algorithm on an electronic device, to detect if even a single transistor is different than another device.
Because atomic variations are allowed, the resolution of this device needs to somehow encapsulate electronic connections and gates.
Why wouldn't a regular replicator beat a specialized replicator?
I wouldn't trust myself with a full replicator. You're gonna have to turn on all the safety protocols, sobriety lockouts, and nutritional programmes.
Otherwise, I'm gonna start off with the intentions of designing a nice camera... and six months later I'll be a wasted super-obese cyborg monster who's caused half the planet to be devoured by self-replicating grey goo.
There is conductive filament but... the scale is huge. It's also possible to etch circuits at home with e.g (can't find name from kickstarter) etch/laser/CNC combo for about $4k but arguably if not in rush ordering online to a dedicated fab with make something way better and cheap, with multiple layers. But yes, would be neat!